Agilent / Keysight 83006A Microwave System Amplifier, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz

The Keysight 83006A is a microwave system amplifier engineered to recover signal losses and boost RF/microwave signal strength across ultra-broadband frequencies from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz. This compact, off-the-shelf amplifier delivers minimum 20 dB small-signal gain while maintaining controlled gain flatness - ±5 dB from 10 MHz to 5 GHz and ±3 dB from 5 GHz to 26.5 GHz. Its single broadband design eliminates the need for multiple narrow-band amplifiers, crossover networks, or multiple bias supplies, making it ideal for simplified ATE system integration.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz


• Small Signal Gain: ≥20 dB minimum


• Gain Flatness: ±5 dB (10 MHz–5 GHz); ±3 dB (5–26.5 GHz)


• Output Power: +18 dBm (10 MHz–10 GHz typical); +13 dBm minimum (10 MHz–20 GHz at 1 dB compression)


• P1dB: >13 dBm to 20 GHz


• Noise Figure: 8 dB (0.1–18 GHz); <13 dB (0.01–0.1 GHz and 20–26.5 GHz)


• Harmonics: –25 dBc (10 MHz–11 GHz)


• Third Order Intercept (TOI): 30 dBm at 2 GHz


• Input SWR: 2.6:1


• Output SWR: 2.8:1 (10 MHz–18 GHz)


• Reverse Isolation: –65 dB typical


• Survival Input Power: +23 dBm maximum


• Impedance: 50 Ω


• Power Dissipation: 6 W

Electrical Bias & Connectors

• Bias Requirements: +12 V @ 450 mA; –12 V @ 50 mA (external power supply)


• Compatible Power Supplies: Keysight 87421A (25 W); Keysight 87422A (70 W)


• RF Connectors: 3.5 mm (female)


• Bias Cable: 2 meters standard

Physical Specifications

• Weight: 0.64 kg (1.4 lbs)

Integration & Related Components Pair with Keysight 83036C directional detector (10 MHz–26.5 GHz) or 87300C coupler with 8474C detector (1–26.5 GHz) for signal leveling and monitoring in automated test systems.